Prince Andrew took a step back from this year’s royal Christmas celebrations so as not to upstage King Charles and Kate Middleton, an expert has claimed.
According to royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the “disgraced” Duke of York made a difficult decision because this year’s festivities are special for the monarch and Princess of Wales following their respective cancer diagnoses.
talking to OK! Magazine, The expert noted that Charles would not have wanted to terminate Andrew’s Christmas celebrations if he himself had not backed out.
“Andrew would have had to live on another planet not to be aware of the furor surrounding his association with an alleged spy,” he said.
The expert added: “Just as the year is about to end on a high for the Royal Family – with the King and Princess of Wales waving to the crowds on Christmas Day – comes another embarrassing row involving the Duke of York “.
“The King is a kind soul and Andrew is his brother – he would have hated to be put in the position of having to cancel his invitation or ban him from what promises to be a big family gathering.”
“It seems quite likely that Andrew sat down with Fergie,” the expert continued, “and possibly her daughters, to discuss the best solution.”
“Fortunately, sensible ideas prevailed and he obviously realized that his presence at Sandringham would be an embarrassing distraction on a day which, this year of all years, should be all about the King and Catherine.”
